ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: Afghanistan & Pakistan qualify - wins for New Zealand & South Africa

Afghanistan and Pakistan will both compete in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Super League after maintaining their perfect group-stage records in South Africa.

Shafiqullah Ghafari six-for steals the show to stun SA U19s in World Cup opener

Shafiqullah Ghafari claimed career-best figures of six for 15 for Afghanistan under-19s as they sealed a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the opening match of the ICC under-19 Cricket World Cup in Kimberley on Friday.

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: Warm-up wins South Africa, Afghanistan, India & Pakistan

South Africa and Afghanistan warmed up for the opening game of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup with victories in their final preparation games before the curtain-raiser.

ICC U19 World Cup Warm-Up matches - India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka all Win

Group A rivals India and Sri Lanka claimed contrasting wins on the opening day of warm-up action ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 in South Africa.

ICC U-19 World Cup 2020: Preview, Match Schedule, Team Squads and Tournament Predictions

All you need to know about the ICC U-19 World Cup 2020, comprising 16 teams who will compete in a total of 48 ODIs, starting in South Africa on January 17.

U19 Cricket World Cup Group D Preview: South Africa look to shine on home soil

South Africa will be hoping to get their second hosting of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup off to the perfect start when they face Afghanistan in the opening match of the tournament.

Marnus Labuschagne moves into top five of MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings

Australian batsman among those making strides in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Players' Rankings announced today.

Jason Holder’s interview after the West Indies beat Afghahistan by 9 wickets

West Indies captain Jason Holder spoke to members of the media after his team beat Afghanistan by nine wickets on the third day of the one-off Test match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

West Indies wrap up Test win against Afghanistan by 9 wickets

The West Indies wrapped up their Test win against Afghanistan by 9 wickets today after bowling them out for just 120 in their second innings.

Shamarh Brooks spoke to the media after Day 2 - WI vs AFG Test match

West Indies middle-order batsman Shamarh Brooks spoke to CWI Media after the second day of the one-off Test match against Afghanistan at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

West Indies on top after Day 1 against Afghanistan in Test at the Ekana Cricket Stadium

The West Indies trailed Afghanistan by 119 runs with 8 wickets remaining, at the close of play, on the first day of their Test match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, having bowled out Afghanistan for 187 earlier in the day.

West Indies training session prior to 2nd Test against Afghanistan at the Ekana Cricket Stadium

West Indies are preparing for the Test match against Afghanistan to be played at the same venue from November 27 to December 1.

West Indies v Afghanistan Cricket Board XI Day 3- Match Drawn

The three-day tour match between the West Indies and the Afghanistan Cricket Board XI ended in a draw today.

McGrath Foundation and Movember to be part of two T20 World Cups in 2020

With two ICC T20 World Cups coming to Australia in 2020, the event has appointed two major national organisations as local charity partners.

Afghanistan won the 3rd T20I against the West Indies by 29 runs to take Series 2-1

A fantastic innings from 17-year-old Rahmanullah Gurbaz scoring 79 from 52 balls lead Afghanistan to 29 run win over the West Indies, as Afghanistan take T20I series 2-1

Afghanistan beat West Indies by 41 runs in 2nd T20I

Afghanistan hit back to beat the West Indies by 41 runs in 2nd T20I at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow and level the series 1-1

Keemo Paul to replace Fabian Allen for two T20Is vs Afghanistan

Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel today named Keemo Paul as the replacement for Fabian Allen in the T20 International Series against Afghanistan.

West Indies beat Afghanistan by 30 runs in 1st T20I

Powerful innings from Evin Lewis 68 and Kieron Pollard 32* steered the West Indies to victory over Afghanistan in the 1st T20I in Lucknow.

West Indies beat Afghanistan by five wickets to take the series 3-0

Shai Hope's hundred helped West Indies complete a 3-0 whitewash as they beat Afghanistan by five wickets in the final ODI in Lucknow. The last time they whitewashed a team was against Bangladesh in 2014...

West indies beat Afghanistan by 47 runs in 2nd ODI at Lucknow

A top all-round performance by the West Indies saw them home to a convincing 47 run win over Afghanistan in the 2nd ODI at Lucknow earlier today.

Chase and Hope help Windies start with a win in Azizi Bank ODI Cup against Afghanistan

A match-winning partnership between Roston Chase and Shai Hope helped West Indies beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets in the first match of Azizi Bank ODI Cup at ABV Stadium, Lucknow.

Afghanistan v West Indies in India: Preview, Match Schedule, Team Squads and Series Predictions

All you need to know about the Afghanistan v West Indies in India series comprising 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is and a one-off Test.

Afghanistan Squad for West Indies Series in India: Hits and misses

The Afghanistan cricket team, being the most inspirational cricketing story of this century, attracts attention whenever they are set to play.

Afghanistan ODI and T20I squads announced for the West Indies tour

ACB selection committee announced the ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming matches against West Indies at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, India.

Mis-e Ainak Knights Crowned Shpageeza 2019 Champions

Wazirzai Mis-e Ainak Knights overcame a tense Final over to emerge as the Champions of Shpageeza Cricket League 2019 beating Defending Champions Band-e Amir Dragons by 4 wickets in the tournament’s Final at a packed Kabul Cricket Stadium.

Dragons Head to Final Holding Nerve in a Thrilling Run Feast

Paragon Band-e Amir Dragons held their nerve and made their way to the Final after a thrilling run feast as Kabul Eagles fell short by 3 runs in the second Qualifier of Shpageeza Cricket League.

West Indies T20I, ODI and Test squads for Afghanistan series: Hits and misses

West Indies gave their fans a lot of hope with a cracking start to the 2019 ODI World Cup, as their bowlers, Andre Russell and Oshane Thomas...

Outstanding Karim Takes Eagles to Qualifier

A record knock by all-rounder Karim Janat helped Kabul Eagles beat Speenghar Tigers in the Eliminator of Shpageeza Cricket League to qualify for the second qualifier match against Band-e Amir Dragons tomorrow.

Gurbaz, Sharafuddin Take Knights to the Final

A tremendous innings from Young batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz and great bowling by Sharafuddin Ashraf ensured Wazirzai Mis-e Ainak Knights become the first Finalist of Shpageeza Cricket League 2019 beating Paragon Band-e Amir Dragons by 7 wickets.

Javed, Najat Outclass Defenders as Dragons Qualify for Play-offs

A brilliant century by Javed Ahmadi and a five-for by Najat Masood ensured Paragon Band-e Amir Dragons outclass Arif Azim Bost Defenders beating them by a big margin of 109 runs to qualify for the play-offs of Shpageeza Cricket League.

Knights Win Thriller Against Sharks to Top the Table

Wazirzai Mis-e Ainak Knights won their fourth match of the league stage to become table-toppers as they beat DailyFresh Amo Sharks by 3 runs in the 14th Match of Shpageeza Cricket League.

Noor Ahmad and Noor Ali Zadran take Knights to the play-offs

A brilliant bowling performance by young left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad and senior batsman Noor Ali Zadran ensured Mis-e Ainak Knights become the second team to qualify for the play-offs of Shpageeza Cricket League 2019.

Najeeb Zadran keeps Speenghar Tigers' play-off hopes alive Najib

Najib Zadran played one of the best knocks in Shpageeza’s history to keep his team, Speenghar Tigers’ hopes alive in the tournament as the Tigers were propelled to the third spot on the points table.

Some great matches from past ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 will be held in the United Arab Emirates from October 18 – November 2

Noor Ali, Gurbaz Give Knights Second Consecutive Win

A century partnership between opening pair of Noor Ali Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz ensured Wazirzai Mis-e Ainak Knights secure their second consecutive victory in the ongoing SCL beating Paragon Band-e Amir Dragons by 9 runs.

Lance Klusener Appointed Afghanistan Head Coach

Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener has been appointed as new Head Coach by the Afghanistan Cricket Board.

Bangladesh and Afghanistan share tri-series trophy after rain plays spoilsport in Dhaka

Afghanistan's wicketkeeper-batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who made his debut in the series, was elected the Man of the Series. In the absence of a reserve day for the final, both teams shared the trophy.

Shakib Al Hasan returns back to form as Bangladesh beat Afghanistan in tri-series

After a poor start, senior pros Shakib Al Hasan (70*) and Mushfiqur Rahim (26) took matters in their hands to take Bangladesh to a place of comfort.

Zimbabwe end Afghanistan's 12-match winning streak as Hamilton Masakadza bows out

It was Hamilton Masakadza's last international match and he played like it, slamming 71 runs from 42 deliveries at a strike rate of almost 170.

Nabi and Mujeeb join hands to help Afghanistan to their second win of the tri-series

Asghar Afghan (40) and Mohammad Nabi (84, 54b, MoM) came together to not only take Afghanistan out of trouble but post a healthy total of 164. Bangladesh batsmen let the team down again.

Najibullah Zadran and Mohammad Nabi's six-fest takes Afghanistan to 28-run win over Zimbabwe

Najibullah Zadran (69, 30b) and Mohammad Nabi (38, 18b) stuck into the Zimbabwe bowling line-up towards the end, smashing seven sixes off seven consecutive deliveries.

Afghanistan Premier League T20 Season II Postponed

The Afghanistan Cricket Board today terminated the Afghanistan Premier League Sanction and Commercial Rights Agreement with Snixer Sports and postponed season II of the league to next year.

Rahmat Shah century puts Afghanistan in strong position against Bangladesh

Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bat, on the first day of the only Test against Bangladesh

Afghanistan win against England at the Physical Disability World Series

Big-hitting Afghanistan outmuscled England to book a Physical Disability World Series semi-final berth with an impressive seven-wicket victory at Old Elizabethans CC.

Same yet different: How the ICC Test Championship will impact the longest format of the game

The ICC Test Championship's objective is to give context to Test matches. Interestingly, it's the biggest irony that the Test Championship is beginning with Ashes....

Cricket needs the ICC World Test Championship - Mahela Jayawardene

Cricket needs the ICC World Test Championship. Context is essential, to play for points as well as pride.

Stokes and Archer star in Super Over as England lift the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup for the first time

England are the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup champions for the first time after Jofra Archer held his nerve to help beat New Zealand in a nail-biting Super Over at Lord’s.

Cricket World Cup Winners 1975-2015

The six-week long 2019 World Cup comes to its conclusion with a showpiece final at Lord’s today between the host England and New Zealand.

Gulbadin Naib Backs Youngster Ikram Alikhil for a Big Future

Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib paid tribute to teenage wicketkeeper Ikram Alikhil as his side concluded their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup campaign with a defeat to the West Indies.

Afghanistan’s Ikram Ali Khil Breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record

Afghanistan’s Ikram Ali Khil drew comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar for a stunning knock against the West Indies but it is another cricketing legend who the teenager idolizes.

West Indies wrap up World Cup campaign with 23-run win over Afghanistan

West Indies started their World Cup campaign with a bang, marked by a comprehensive win over Pakistan and have ended their campaign with a win, but remained winless in the six matches in between.

Afghanistan bow out of the World Cup but Ikram and Mujeeb give them hope for the future

Two 18-year-old Afghanistan cricketers gave their exuberant fans a glimpse of a potentially golden future during a spirited if ultimately unsuccessful assault on two-time champions West Indies.

Gulbadin challenges batsmen to steer Afghanistan to first win

Afghanistan have come very close to a maiden win at this World Cup but skipper Gulbadin Naib has told the batsmen it is their responsibility if the team is to break that duck....

Nerveless Imad stars in Pakistan’s win against Afghanistan

In a match, full of drama Pakistan managed to beat Afghanistan in a nail-biting finish at Headingley, Leeds, with only two balls to spare

Injury to Hassan was turning point in Afghanistan’s defeat by Pakistan, says Naib

Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib says the loss of key bowler Hamid Hassan was the turning point in their nail-biting defeat by Pakistan.

Naib backs Rashid to show his class against Pakistan

If it’s Rashid Khan’s day then Pakistan are in trouble....

We missed a couple of catches and gave some extra runs…. 30-40 runs - Gulbadin Naib

Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib blames Afghanistan’s fielding for defeat by Bangladesh

Bangladesh – strong semi-final contender after beating Afghanistan

Bangladesh has made a strong case of reaching the World Cup semi-final, by today beating Afghanistan by 62 runs at Hampshire Bowl in Southampton.

The World Cup springs back to life with successive nail-biters

From the perspective of a neutral cricket fan, it is of lesser importance which side wins, but all you want is to experience a tight game, in which both sides give it their all and the batsmen have to work hard for every run.

Rashid Khan displays enormous mental strength to bounce back after thrashing against England

To understand Rashid's psyche, you have to trace the path from where he kicked off his cricketing journey. The 20-year-old started playing the game in a strife-torn Afghanistan ....

Our spinners are one of the best spin attacks in the world - Gulbadin Naib Afghanistan

Afghanistan have improved steadily over the past couple of matches

We know it's going to be a difficult game....... We are confident - Steve Rhodes Bangladesh Coach

With three games to go in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup group stage, Bangladesh are three points adrift of fourth place and a potential qualifying berth.

Virat Kohli found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct

ndia captain Virat Kohli has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct

Are bowlers getting the upperhand again in battle with the bat?

It’s said when the eye and ear compete, the eye wins. Replace eye with bat and ear with ball and that, some speculated, would be the narrative of this ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Afghanistan came agonisingly close to beating India in Cricket World Cup nailbiter

A transformed Afghanistan side employed four spinners of varying paces and styles backed by sharp, committed fielding to give themselves a real chance of beating twice world champions India at the Hampshire Bowl.

“We have learned a lot of things in the last four or five games” - Gulbadin Naib Afghanistan

Gulbadin Naib has backed ‘mentally strong’ Rashid Khan to come out fighting following disappointment against England.

'Rashid (Khan) is a Star Player…. England just smashed it… ‘- Gulbadin Naib

Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib admitted Eoin Morgan’s destructive innings was the best he has ever seen after his side slipped to defeat against England at Old Trafford

‘'Never have I ever thought I could play a knock like that'’ - Eoin Morgan

Even Eoin Morgan was shocked by his record-breaking innings against Afghanistan but claims his England teammates still won’t be impressed.

Skillful Afghanistan overwhelmed by the big stage

Losing the toss on multiple occasions, the batting struggling in pace bowling friendly conditions, repeated collapses of the middle order....

Afghanistan outclassed by England as they suffer a 150-run defeat in Manchester

Afghanistan were yet to bat out the complete 50 overs in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup and if there is the one and only thing that they have achieved out of this match is to avoid that embarrassment.

Eoin Morgan and England rewrite ODI Record Books

England were in record-breaking mood at Old Trafford as they produced the best batting display of the World Cup so far.

Gulbadin Naib Claims Spin is Afghanistan’s Key to Success

Gulbadin Naib claims every game in this World Cup is a learning curve for Afghanistan but he is still backing them to do some damage, especially on spinning pitches.

If Afghanistan’s batsmen score runs then we can beat England - Shahidi

Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi insists they have enough quality to upset hosts England next week - but only if their batsmen can score some runs.

Naib urges Afghanistan team to keep cool under pressure

Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib pleaded with his batsmen to remain calm in the middle after a collapse consigned them to a nine-wicket defeat against South Africa.

South Africa beat Afghanistan comfortably by 9 wickets in Cardiff (D/L)

South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl against Afghanistan at the Cardiff Wales Stadium, in their World Cup tie today.

Afghanistan in confident mood as they look to get off the mark at the World Cup

Afghanistan are eyeing their first points at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup when they take on South Africa at Cardiff Wales Stadium on Saturday.

New Zealand secure convincing 7 wicket win over Afghanistan in Taunton

New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl against Afghanistan at the County Ground, Taunton today in the ICC Cricket World Cup match.

Gulbadin Naib wants his team to play the ‘Afghan way’ against New Zealand

Gulbadin Naib is urging his Afghanistan players to ignore the stars in the New Zealand line-up and simply play cricket the ‘Afghan way’ when they go head to head in Taunton

Black Caps coach insists his top order have no fear of Afghan spin attack

New Zealand were sent into a spin by Bangladesh last time out but coach Gary Stead isn’t concerned about how his side will cope with another slow-bowling onslaught from Afghanistan.

With Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi in their ranks Afghanistan always have chance to win

The spin duo are ranked second and third in the world ODI all-rounder standings and often shoulder the weight of a nation’s hopes every time they go into battle for their side

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 34 runs (DLS) in rollercoaster World Cup tie in Cardiff

Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bowl against Sri Lanka in their World Cup encounter at Sophia Gardens Cardiff, today.

Confident Gulbadin expects Afghanistan batters to deliver against Sri Lanka

Keep calm and carry on - that’s Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib’s message to his players ahead of their second World Cup clash against Sri Lanka in Cardiff.

Afghanistan should have bowled first in Bristol against Australia - Mirwais Ashraf

Mirwais Ashraf reflects on Afghanistan’s defeat by Australia in their opening match of the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

Najibullah Zadran thinks Afghanistan will improve over the World Cup

Australia with all too easy win over Afghanistan in Bristol today

Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bat against Australia at the Bristol County Ground, Bristol today in their ICC Cricket World Cup encounter.

Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib speaks prior to their match against Australia

Afghanistan v Australia, 4th match, 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, County Ground Bristol, Ashley Down

Australia’s Aaron Finch wary of threat posed by Afghanistan in their opening World Cup match

Australia captain Aaron Finch has warned his side they cannot afford to take Afghanistan for granted after hailing the improvements they have made over the past four years

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Warm Up - England beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets

England won the toss and decided to bowl against Afghanistan at the Kia Oval, London today in their ICC Cricket world Cup warm up match.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 - Afghanistan warm-up at the expense of Pakistan

Afghanistan, the underdogs, will take lot of confidence into the World Cup, from its narrow, scrappy but well-earned 3-wicket win against Pakistan at Bristol.

Afghanistan squares the series after comprehensive win over Ireland in second ODI

A century from opener Mohammad Shahzad and career-best figures from captain Gulbadin Naib saw Afghanistan overrun Ireland in game two of the GS Holdings ODI Challenge